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**Author:** [@system](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/about-the-the-sierrawest-forum-category/3 "2025-12-19T14:35:40Z")
The SierraWest Forum is the home of news and information about SierraWest. --- ## [A Progress Report on SW from Brett](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-progress-report-on-sw-from-brett/293)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-progress-report-on-sw-from-brett/293 "2026-10-16T18:30:07Z")
I want to thank all my wonderful customers for their continued support of SW 3D Printed kits. I have been blown away with the response and wonderful feedback. The magazine reviews (more coming) have been terrific and I w… --- ## [Gathering of the SWSM Faithful. The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/gathering-of-the-swsm-faithful-the-46th-national-narrow-gauge-convention/335)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/gathering-of-the-swsm-faithful-the-46th-national-narrow-gauge-convention/335 "2026-09-10T19:02:52Z")
The 46th NNGC is Being held September 2-5, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Convention Center, Bloomington, MN. In recent conversation with premier modeler and long standing SWSM enthusiast Mike Engler, there … --- ## [More Tanks](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/more-tanks/365)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/more-tanks/365 "2026-08-22T20:22:49Z")
Just trying to keep the forum alive. Here’s another tank build. this time one wood tank and one metal tank. --- ## [O Scale Dolbeer engine](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-engine/363)
**Author:** [@RayKnight](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RayKnight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-engine/363 "2026-08-18T16:18:08Z")
I talked with Brett yesterday about the possibility of another release of the O scale Dolbeer engine kit. Brett suggested I reach out to the forum community to see if anyone has a kit, and would be interested in selling… --- ## [Crawford and Ernst at the Riverfront](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/crawford-and-ernst-at-the-riverfront/349)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/crawford-and-ernst-at-the-riverfront/349 "2026-08-06T16:11:42Z")
https://sierrawestscalemodels.com/317.html --- ## [Getting used to the new Forum](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/getting-used-to-the-new-forum/178)
**Author:** [@MuddyCreekRR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/MuddyCreekRR)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/getting-used-to-the-new-forum/178 "2026-07-28T03:04:53Z")
It took me forever to figure out the old forum…I’ll slowly get used to this one….bear with me…. --- ## [Questions about your internet connection](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/questions-about-your-internet-connection/348)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/questions-about-your-internet-connection/348 "2026-07-26T16:23:54Z")
I just upgraded the SierraWestScaleModels.com website server and have a much faster overall experience with a ton more storage. I am working on the new web pages for Crawford and Ernst and wondered if anybody was not on… --- ## [What book you would recommend to a new modeler?](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/what-book-you-would-recommend-to-a-new-modeler/204)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/what-book-you-would-recommend-to-a-new-modeler/204 "2026-07-25T00:47:18Z")
I would recommend “Working in the Woods” by Ken Drushka. Lots of practical and inspirational modeling information and photographs. Particularly the drawings included showing the details of skidded, tight skyline, heelboo… --- ## [Dumbest Spammer EVER!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dumbest-spammer-ever/345)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dumbest-spammer-ever/345 "2026-07-13T12:01:58Z")
I receive spam email that is so ridiculous it makes me laugh. I am sure you do as well. This one was received today and I swear I did not fabricate it. The sender must have an IQ of -50 to think anybody would respond. To… --- ## [HO Lineside Sheds build](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-lineside-sheds-build/338)
**Author:** [@BobR1952](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/BobR1952)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-lineside-sheds-build/338 "2026-07-10T15:10:04Z")
This is my first Sierra West build. I did this a few years ago and I am anxious to start another SWSM kit soon. Hoping to hone my skills with your suggestions. Thank you, Bob Roraback --- ## [Mini Kit-Oil Tank in Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-in-shed/340)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-in-shed/340 "2026-07-01T01:04:28Z")
After the Loco Shop I needed a smaller project. I have some of the SW mini Kits from past years and decided to build a couple of these. First one is the Oil Tank in a Shed. Here the package photo Now what I did with … --- ## [Mini Kit Oil Tank on Platform](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-on-platform/342)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-on-platform/342 "2026-06-30T17:36:57Z")
Here’s another mini kit I built. This is a quick build, but lots of fun non the less. Again I added some extra details. Can’t have enough details. --- ## [Very Rare HO Scale Pre-Owned Kits For Sale](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/very-rare-ho-scale-pre-owned-kits-for-sale/313)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/very-rare-ho-scale-pre-owned-kits-for-sale/313 "2026-02-28T14:14:53Z")
Pre-Owned Certified - Out of Production Kits All Kits HO Scale - Only One of Each Available These kits have been thoroughly checked and repackaged by myself. They are certified in “like new” condition with all origin… --- ## [Occasional Random Thoughts and Stuff](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/occasional-random-thoughts-and-stuff/298)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/occasional-random-thoughts-and-stuff/298 "2026-02-21T14:15:19Z")
This thread was started in November 2020 admin November 2020 in Brett’s Blog SierraWest 3D printed oil and soda pop bottles coming soon to a kit near you. Clear bottles have been on my wish list for many years! Co… --- ## [Thank you Jim!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/thank-you-jim/271)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/thank-you-jim/271 "2026-02-07T18:47:51Z")
A huge thank you to Jim for transferring over 125 threads from the original forum. Jim has single handedly persevered 15+ years of SW history. --- ## [Welcome to the SierraWest Forum](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-sierrawest-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-sierrawest-forum/5 "2025-12-19T14:35:47Z")
We are so glad you joined us here on the NEW SW Forum. Even if you have an existing account on the original SW forum, you will need to register again here on the new SW Forum. Please use the same username that you were …